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Chickens Articles
Speckled Sussex Breed – What You Need To Know
Though there are all kinds of chicken breeds in the world, and all with different…
How Do Chickens Show Affection?
Chickens are often seen as simple creatures, but they are actually quite complex and interesting…
Space Requirements for Your Bantam Chickens…
Chicken fever is definitely gripping America again, and we see more and more homesteaders get…
Can Chickens Eat Lavender? Is it Safe?
Most seasoned chicken keepers already know that chickens tend to really love herbs, usually above…
Can Chickens Eat Dates? Is it Safe?
Chickens eat all sorts of fruit, and many kinds can be a valuable source of…
7 Reasons Why Chickens are the Easiest Livestock to Raise
If you just started homesteading, no doubt you are wondering what kind of livestock you…
Homesteading
29 Dangerous Homesteading Practices
Have you ever wanted to just drop everything, and stop relying on other people and…
How to Measure the Depth of a Well
Ever wondered how deep your well is? This is a question that many homeowners ask…
How Long Does Bottled Water Last? What about Tap or Borehole Water?
For years water has been served up in bottles, from taps, from boreholes, and even…
Can My Ducks Get Fleas? What Should I Do?
Compared to chickens, ducks tend to be remarkably healthy. Given even a little bit of…
Everything About the Homestead Act of 1862
In the midst of the turmoil of the early part of the American Civil War…
11 Uses for Cherry Stems and Pits. What to Do With Them
I think everybody loves cherries. I know I sure do, and because you’re here, I’m…
Goats
Can Goats Eat Lettuce? Is It Safe?
Goats need different grasses, grains, brush, leaves, and vegetables to thrive. However, not all fruit…
Making a Milking Stand for Goats
We had a make shift milking stand for our goat until my hubby decided that…
Can Goats Eat Poison Ivy? Is It Safe?
I think most homesteaders, farmers, hikers, and outdoorsmen know about poison ivy and how problematic…
71 Foods Goats Like to Eat (And 48 They Don’t)
We’ve all heard the saying that goats will eat anything. Only, it simply isn’t true….
Can Goats Eat Kiwi? Is it Safe?
Most owners of domestic goats have taken to giving their furry charges more than just…
Can Goats Eat Meat? Is it Safe?
For folks who haven’t lived around or raised them, goats are often thought of as…